Starting shot question

[Skratch]

I don't know if there's a rule for this, but can you contact your opponents ball for the first shot (breakshot) instead of the red? Not sure there is even a viable shot off of yellow first.

 

[Francisco]

Hello
It's a rule. Please check this link
http://www.umb-carom.org/AP/CM/PG54L2/Union-Mondiale-de-Billard.aspx

best regards
Francisco

 

[Skratch]

Hello
It's a rule. Please check this link
http://www.umb-carom.org/AP/CM/PG54L2/Union-Mondiale-de-Billard.aspx

best regards
Francisco

You are correct under Article 23-3.

Thank you for bringing that info.